In-Progress Projects

Sierra Front Trail

Washoe County Regional Parks has completed the first segment of the Sierra Front Trail connecting the Thomas Creek Trailhead to the Ballardini Ranch Trailhead. Approximately 3.5 miles of new trail construction was completed in June of 2022 to finish the first section. Washoe County Parks is currently working in partnership with the Forest Service on planning for the next segment of the Sierra Front Trail that will connect from the Ballardini Ranch Trailhead to the Michael D. Thompson Trailhead. Natural and cultural resource surveys are underway and expected to be completed by the end of 2023. Construction and planning costs for the Sierra Front Trail are partially funded by the Recreational Trails Program (RTP) grants.

Fuels Reduction on Arrowcreek Open Space

In partnership with the Forest Service and Borda Land and Sheep Company, we will continue annual sheep grazing to reduce fine fuels and weeds in our Arrowcreek Open Space areas. Grazing services are donated by Borda Land and Sheep Company. Please help us keep this valuable program going by keeping dogs on leash when utilizing trails in the Arrowcreek area. Trails include Ballardini Ranch, Thomas Creek, and Whites Creek on both Forest Service and County managed property. Grazing typically occurs April through July.

Historic Galena Creek Schoolhouse Restoration

Washoe County Regional Parks recently received a Commission for Cultural Centers and Historic Preservation (CCCHP) grant to restore the historic Galena Creek schoolhouse building located in Phillip & Annie Callahan Park. Design work was started in 2023 and construction is anticipated to be complete in 2024. The long-term goal of the project is to add the building to the Parks reservable facilities network.